ByThomas Mueller Ph.D., GISP
California University of Pennsylvania
Yes Virginia there is a California in Pennsylvania
Google Earth 2012
Quote“If you are going to be in academia, do not live your whole life in the ivory tower” – Dr. Jay Morgan
Students want real – world applicationsDiploma is not a ticket to a jobThere are issues in “real – world”
data: Misspellings, changes to types of streets
Key for StudentsStudents need to learn how “to adapt and improvise.” – Clint Eastwood: Heartbreak Ridge
Marcellus Shale and GIS in SW PennsylvaniaMarcellus Shale has brought businesses,
jobs, etc. to the area.Utilities Industry has robust GIS applications
that can be applied to other industriesMy students have received internships and
jobs
Call to IndustryHelp (us) educators construct pedagogical
techniques and lesson plans for students, who will be future employees, to have the requisite GIS knowledge and tools necessary to excel in this field.
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Understand the “Lingo”Class Location – used to establish design
factors (safety margins). They are based on population density.
Class 1: has 10 or fewer buildings intended for human occupancy.
Class 2: has more than 10 but fewer than 46 buildings intended for human occupancy.
- From Peter Gomez
AmericaView and PictometryBuild a simple lesson using Pipelines as the
exampleStudents can learn about High Consequence
AreasHighly Populated Areas, Ecological Areas,
Water IssuesBuffer around “Explosion Impact”
Imagery
Distance
Elevation
Height
Service Learning IssuesInternships are the most obvious optionHowever my students could complete
projects that maybe your company want completed but are low on the priority list
Academic CalendarLegal Constraints of Data SharingSample Projects??
Conclusion Give Students a Chance
Thank you – Questions?California University of PennsylvaniaAmericaView